Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

Back

Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Abtok
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saquinal; Celia (South Cotabato; Tangtangan; Pait; Mt. Bukay (Tibuli))
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

Back